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Newspaper Page TextBY SAM’L J. RAY. • Tan •GEORGIA TELEGRAPH IS PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING, BY SAMUEL J. RAY. TEB.TIS. Forth* piper in advance, per annum, <2 20. If net paid in advance $3 00. If not paid anti! the end of the year 03 30. No paper discontinued, except at the option of the Pulilunor, until all arrearage# are paid. ADVCnnuMCirrp at the regular charge, will be $1 a aquare of tea tinea or teat, for the Drat insertion, and *0 cents breach subsequent continuance. Advertisers by the year will be contracted with on liberal terms, it being expressly understood that con tracts for yearly advertising, relate only to the immedi ate, legitimate business of the individual. or parties oontracting. Advertisements not anocified as to time, will be pu-q liahed until forbid and charged accordingly. Maxrmcxs and Obitaary Notices exceeding ten lines, will be charged as advertisemehta. rjrN. B. Sales or Lands, by Administrators, Ex ecutors. or Guardians, are required by law, to be held on the first Tuesday in the month between the hours ot 10 in the forenoon, and 3 in the afternoon, at the Court-House, in the Coanty in which tho Land is situ ated. Notices of these sales must be given in a public gaaette sixty dati previous to the day of aale. Sales of Naonoas must bo made at a public auction on the first Tuesday of the montb, between the usual houn of sale, at the place of public salea in the County where the Letters Testamentary, of Administration or Guardianship, may have been granted, first giving sixty days notice thereof, in one of the public gasettea of tin's State, and at the door of the Court House, where such sale* are to be held. Notice for the sale of Personal Property must be giv en iu like manner forty days previous to the day of 4ll0. Notice to the Debtors and Creditor! of an estate most tbe published forty days. Notice that application will be made to the Court of Ordinary for leqve to sell Land, must be published for FOUR MONTHS. Notice far leave to sell Negroes must be published fur four months, before any order absolute shall be made thereon by tbe Court. Citations for Letters of Administration, must be published thirty days—for dismission from adminis tration, monthly six months—for dismission from Guardianship, forty days. Rules for tho foreclosure of Mortgage must be pub lished monthly for roun months—for establishing lost papers, for the rui.i sr ace of three months—for compelling titles from Executors or Administrators, whore a Bond has been given by the daocaaed, the TOLL SPACE of THREE MONTHS. Publications will always bo coutianod according to these legal requirements, unless otherwise ordered. *.*AU letters directed to this Office or the Editor on business, must be post paid, to insure attention. ‘CHARACTER IS AS NECESSARY TO A STATE AS TO A PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL, AND THE GLORY OF A STATE IS THE COMMON PROPERTY OF ALL ITS CITIZENS.’ MACON, GA., TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 6, 1849. VOL. XXIII—NO 25. St. Lanierdc Son, Having renewedjtlair lease of the FLOYD umror u • - • flcT will of visitors. ST. LANIER will spend tlree months of tho pro- sent summer nt llowliril Sitings, Cass county,— where he will be exceedingly nappy to see his nume rous friends, for whose actomnodation he has made very extensive prepartefons. june 20 ( 44—tf Washington ff'.vit Tbonnderaii psjiii Houso, Cob ta“U that they have 1< ment tor a term of year of October nest. The most thorough repair. Tt ed and lormshea and se be made. Alt tho B< uilure will be entirely Tho Table will be furnish! will be omitted that can pleasure of their guests, sept 26 nil, Macon, Ga. (late of tbe Oglethorpe Ga.) beg leave to anqounce L —d the above Eatablisb- vrill open it bn the first ildings are undergoing tho Rooms will be newly paint- ral additional Par. ore will , Chamber and Table Fur- and of a superior quality. 1 sumptuously, and uothing tribute to the comfort ana B.L.&J. H. BASS. 6 -*y EAST MACON HOTEL,. The undersigned takes* this method ofin- |iii| forming his friente and (be public generally, ‘"[.that he bis takea this mmmodioos and well Watches, Jewelry, &e- AT REDUCED PRICES. In addition to their previous stock, the sub scribers are receiving large supplies of NEW GOOD# in their line, consisting of Watches, Jeweliy, Silver Ware and Silver Plate) Guns, Pistols Military and Military Trimmings, Fancy Hardware and Fancy articles, Watch makers tools and material, Ac. Ac. All of which they offer for aale at reduced prices for Cask. They are receiving many articles in their line, which are entirely new, and tboy respectfully invite citizens and persona visiting Macon to call and examine their stock. W. B. JOHNSTON A BROTHER. Macon, Nov. 27,1848. 15 Notice. The subscriber has engaged a very superior workman. (14 years a manufacturer of Watch- es in Europe) ami is now prepared to do all hind of Watch work-in the best manlier and on the roost reasonable terms. Certificates will be given to persona having work, guaranteeing it to be accurately done and satisfactorily or the money refunded. Persons in the city and from tbe country, are invited to give him a trial. B. L. BURNETT. Macon, Dee 5,1848. nc auu nil inenas, mat uis tiotse wi| S ic not surpassed by any Hmse ip lea will at ali times be suppled w market affords. He has carefuf did atl prepared to accommodate boarder* by the day or month. .He assures tho pub lic and his friends, that hi* Home will be kept in a ~ in Georgia. His with the best tbe attentive hostlers, and the borsesofhia friends wilfoe well taken care off. In short, he is prepared to accdnmodate passengers from both Rail Roads, as well m tbe public and trav ellers generally. Thankful for fast favors, he hopes by a strict attention to business to merit a continu ance of tho patronage of hisfrieids and the public. M-SULLIVAN. East Macon. Oct 31, 1848. 11 Warehouse and Commission Bu siness. The inbacribers will continue holiness at I the “Fire-proof W arelumse” on Cotton A ve ■ nee. AH buiiuess confided to their care will receive prompt and faithful attention. Liberal advance* on Cottou in store or shipped to ourtrisnds in Savannah, Charleston or New York. Orders from their Patrons for Bagging. Rope and Twine, and other Merchandise, will be filled without charge. N. OUSLEY A SON aug 8 '51—tf __ Jflndison House, Ba Corner of Market andPeny streets. Mnnt- Eji;;; gomery,Ala..by CHASA.ABERCROMBIE H''lJ anil W1I.M McCUttDY. (tbe latter formerly Conductor on Montgomery and A'est Point Railroad,) is |iow open for the reception ofTravellere and Board ers. The fare, attendance, andreueral comfort of tbe House, are uot surpassed in thesoutb. N. B. Conveyance always redly to the Steimboat and Railroad, » ! tag 15 i 53—ly Warehouse and Commission Bu siness. * \V. W. BALDWIN, having taken the Warehouse formerly occupied by D. A W. (juun, near the corner ot (’berry and Second streets, is prepared to receive Cottou or Merchandise on Storage. The usual advauecs will be made on Cot ton stored in Macon, or shipped to my friends in Sa vannah, Charleston or New York. He reipectfolly solicits a portion of tha patronage of bis old friends and the public generally aug 29 3—tf Dyson, Cooper & Roberts, » \Vill continue the Warehouse and Commie sion Business the ensuing season, at their Fire-Proof Warehouse. Thankful to ourfrieuds for their former patronage, we respectfully ask a continuance of tbe same, with the assurance that our beat etTorts will be given to promote their interests. Liberal advances will be made on cotton in 8tore, at customary ratea. Thoms* Dyson, Jos. W. Cooper, A Ws. Roberts. Mscon, Aprils, 1843.33—ly A.Bargttiu. ' '".M Tbe subscriber having become desirous of tUmj retiring from business, offers for sate op terms JUULto suit purchasers, her will known HOTEL, in Knoxville, ,Gn. Attached to which, are five Lots, which will be sold together or separately as may be desired. Auy person desirous of engaging in tbe business, cannot fail to moke it profitable, |s it ia tbe only Hotel in the putce, and it bas been doing a fine business ever siuce it has been in operation. Person* wishing to embark in such business’wouldro well to call imme diately. ELIZABETH MONTFOUT. Knoxville, Crawford county. oct34 JO—tf <|L GOLD WATCHES—Just received, a fresh ( ) \ supply of Hunting, D. B. and Anchor Lever ■2- Gold Watches, which I am offering lower than over before in this market. Gold chains, levs, Ac. oct 84 B. L. BURNETT. Medical Notice- - *-,2 JOHN M. T. GULLETT, M. D.. having per- Yw manently located at Pea Ridge, Marion coanty, Ga., begs leave to inform the public that his Pro fessional services will, at all times, be at their com mand. As to character and Medical acquirement and skill, he refers to HU Excellency, G-. W. Towns, MUledgeville, Ga. Dra. Wells ft Bussey, 1 Dr. Jeremiah Beall, >Talbotton, Ga. Dr. JamesY.Gardner.) Samuel J. Rat, Esq.. Macon, Ga. Dr. John T. Sims, GUliou, Ga. Professor I. P. Garvin, ) n. J. A. Eve, \ An 5°»ta.Ga. may 3 37—tf Fresh Gardcu Seeds. JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE CT GEORGE PAYNE. Druggist, Macon, Asparagus, giant | Lettuce, early cabbage- Beans, early Mohawk or I head six weeks I Lettuce, early ice coss Beans, early white cluster j Melon, Nutmeg Beans, large white kidney j Melon, nettled Romana Beans, retagee or 1000 toj j Melon, large canteleupe Beans, largo white Lima j Okra, long white Beans, white Dutch run- Onion, silver skin uing | Onion, white Portugal Beaus, Dutch case knife I Onion, large red Beet, long blood Parsley, doable curled Beet, early blood turnip I Parsnip, large cup Beet, white sugar I Pens, early May Beet, Mangel wurtzcl I Peas, early six weeks Cabbage, early York | Pens, early Washington Cabbage, early drumheatj j Peas, early Charlton Cabbage, early Oxbart I Pens, early dwarf marrow Cabbage, early sugar loaf | fat Cabbage, early Battersea cabbage, large York Cabbage, large late drum- Cabbage, large lata Ber- Cabbage, drumhead Savoy Cabbage, large German, tbe largest for cattle Cabbage, green glazed foe warm climate Cabbage, turnip rooted r- bove ground Carrot, long orange Carrot, blood red Cauliflower, early Celery, white solid Cucumber, long green Cucumber, early green Cueumber, early cluster Egg Plant, large purple FlowerSeed* Lettuce, green icehead Peas, early dwarf sugar Peas, large Marrowfat Pepper, tomatto shaped Pepper, sweet Spanish Raduh. early scarlet Radish, lopg early abort fop Radish, scarlet turnip Radish, white turnip Radish, long white turnip Salsifi or vegetable oyster Spinach, round Squash, early bush Squash, cocoa nut Tomatto, large red Tcmatto, pear shaped Turnip, early flat Dutch Turnip, red top Turnip, Hanover Thyme, Marjoram, sweet Lucerne or French Clover Millet for Cows. Also, a large lot of Perfumery of all kinds. jan 2 20—10t A Card. MRS. MASON has just returned from Eu rope, and ia occupying the dwelling over Messrs Graves, Wood A Co’s, store, corner jof Cherrv Notice. Having determined to close our bu siness in this city, we now offer our eu- _ tire stock of CARRIAGES. HAR NESS, 6addles and carriage trimmings at less than coat fur Cash. We also wish to sell tbe STOREHOUSE wo now occupy (either for cash or on time) which is one of the best stands inthecity, fronting on Cotton Avenue and Second atreet, tbe house is 46 feet front and 100 feet deep. As we have determined to quit business, we take this oocasion to thank our numerous friends for their liberal patrouage, especially those who have paid promptly. Those who are still owing and wish to jay dor still greater obligations, will d<J so by paying an attorney to coj- wsiting longer. A ROBERTS. MaCOn.Jan. 15,1846. 32 us uuuer sun greaser uuiignuuuv, wi up; we dislike very much paying an lect, but shall do so in preference to s FREEMANi New Sale and Livery Stable. The undersigned have constantly on hand at their new Stable! on tbe corner of Mul berry aud Third streets, nearly opposite the loyd House, for sale or hire. Horses, Carriages. Bag gies and vehicles of every description. Their stock is not surpassed by any establishment in the State • and their charges will be suited to the times. Horses will be taken by tbe month, week Or day. Their Stables are uew and airy, situated in tbe heart of business, convenient to both hotels, and they pledge and Third-streets, where the is prepared to Bleach, ai* I their customers and the public every care and atten- ter and trim all kinds of fancy, plain and straw Leg horn aud Mohair BONNETTS, in the first style ol Fsikion. >• Mrs, Mason takes this opportunity of acknowledg ing with thanks the liberal patronage she formerly received, and feels that ahe it well known to the La- diesof Macon and tho surrounding countiy, that the need uot make any puff in reference to her work. N. B,—Dresses, Vissettes. Mantelets made from the latest aud most approved models. Also, Pinking done by the yard, nt 6j cents, jan S3 14 Copurl norsltip. *J2 DR E. L. 8TROHKCKER having purchased the interest of the Estate, of H. Shotwell in the 1* Drag Store, lias associated with Dr. J. C. OIL 11EUT iu the business, under tire name and firm of J. C. HILBERT ft Co. To tho old petrousnf the rs- tsbliahmeut, they promise that no effort on their part alitll be spared, to merit a continuance of their favours. They intend to lump the best articles that can be fur nished from tbe Northern Markets, and will sell on as good terms as toy bouse in ibe city: For cash their prices will he very modarase. Macon doc 4th, 4848. d** I 9 Mrs. F. Bvssnu IS constantly receiving, in addition to her stock of fashionable Miiliueiy GOODS, all va- rieties of latest styles Straw Bonnets, Ribbons. Flowers Feathers. Dress Silks. Bombesin, Jenny Lind Viscttes, Embroideries, Ac. allot which ahe oilers for sain on very moderate terms Dresses, Bonnets, Caps and Head Dresses made to order, after tbe latest fashion, dec 3 - 16 tioo. They have careful and attentive hostlers, good and experienced drivers, and respectfully solicit a portion of tbe patronage of their friends and the public. MASON A DIBBLE. N- B.—Board ol Horse per day, fifty cents, sept 12 ’ 6—7m Practical School of Medicine and Surgery. T HIS School has been instituted for tbe purpose of giving to private pupils a thorough course of in struction, by Lectures aud Examinations throughout ibe year- Exercises sre given daily. The Room of the School, at the corner of Mulberry and Third streets, over Messrs. Shotwell A Gilbert’s Drag Store, will be open for students from 6 o'clock, A. M., to 10 P. M. It is furnished with Apparatus, pre parations and plates Ulustrstive of Anatomy and other branches, aud with a collection of the important arti cles of the Materia Medico. Also, an extensive Med ical Library and Text Books, and the most valuable Medical Periodicals of (bis eouotty aud Europe. The regular exercises commenced on Monday, the 33d inst. No pains nor expense will be spared, to afford eve ry advantage to our students. Private examinations of patients, both medical and surgical, with particular regard to the treatment of tbe diseases and accidents likely to fall under the care of a general practitioner, will be constantly made.- The means for the study of Practical Anatomy will be as great as students desire. Board may be obtained at from 12 to S15 per month, lodging included. Tbe charge to students for 12 months instruction is $100, or $50 fora session. ' Any furtheriuformationmsy he obtained by address ine the undersigned, BOON A BENSON. Macon. Oct. 24. 1848. 10-tf Later from California—Gold Abundant- The Union, in its remarks introduces the iol following official documents from California: *“We are sure (says the same paper,) it is scarcely necessary for us to call the attention of tho people to these despatches. They are not on ly-tho latest which have been received from Cali fornia, bat they furnish developments of the deep, est interest. It now certainly presents the most extraordinary theatre upon the face of the earth. The description which they give of the treasures of California is thrilling beyond example.— The value and the extent of thegold ore according to these accounts, is probably nnpar- allelled on the globe. Mr. Larkin's statements surpass all previous accounts. But this is not all. As these prospects of wealth enlarge; the effect they have on the moral character of tbe people is also augmented. The strong arm of tho government must be called in to prevent excesses. The picture is every way deeply impressive. It presents problems which are interesting to the po litical economist, to the profonud statesman, to tbe American patriot, to every one who is accus tomed to speculte upon- human anature in its most ^trying and exciting aspects.” Official Documents. INTERESTING.—CALIFORNIA GOLD. Extract of a letter from Thomas O. Larkin, Esq , lute consul and now vary agent of the United States, to the Secretary of State, dated a> Monterey, No vember 16th, 1848, and received it this city on Friday evening. “The digging and washing for gold continues to increase "on the Sacramento placer, so fur as regards the uumher of nervous engaged in the bu siness, aud the size aud quautity of the metal dai ly obtained, 1 have hud in my hands several pieces of gold, about twenty-three carats fine, fr ber of merchant ships thus abandoned at Saa Francisco, and such will be tbe fite of all thut subsequently arrive. Tbe master of tne ship ‘Tzaak Walton,” that brought stores for tbe squad ron to this port, offered, without success, $50 per month to Callao, and thence $20 per month home, to disbanded volunteers, not seamen. We were obliged at last to supply bint with four men whose terms of service were drawing to a close." This state of things is not confined to California alone. Oregon is fust depopulating; her inhabi tants pour into the gold diggings, and foreign re sidents and runaway sailors from the Sandwich islands are arriving by every vessel that approach es this ooast. • « * * * • Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, THOS. AP C JONES, Commender-in-Cbief, Pacific squadron. Hon. J. Y. .Mason, Secretary of the Navy. B LANKETS and Negro Cloth, for sale by I Oct 17 J. SEYMOUR ^g^OLD PENS—A large lot of Gold Pens, (warrant ed) very low by oct 24 B.L. BURNETT. G OLD PENCILS, Slides, Hearts, Gold and silver Spectacles, F inner Rings. For sale by oct 84 B. L. BURNETT. Stables ami Livery. The subscribers having leased fi r a term of years the I area and commodious Stables attached to the Floyd House, and the large aud uew Stables attached to the Washington Hall, will give their undivided attention to the same. Saddle Horses. Rugeiea and Carriaces to hire. Apply at either ot the. Hotels, or at the Staples. THOMAS A. BROWN, JUDGE W. HARRIS. sept 26 6—ly J Just received, Geutlemen’e fine and Medium Calf Boots, and for sale by dec 13 MIX A KIRTLAND. JUST received another lot of Ladiea' silk lasting congress Gaiters, and tor sale by 13 MIX A KIRTLAND. Just received Ladies’ silk and plain last •ing Gaiters, and for sale by dec 13 MIX A KIRTLAND. Jnal received a lot of Negro Shoes, a prime article, and for sale by MIX A.KIRTLAND. Itobcrt §. Lanier, A TTORNEY AT LAW—Macon, Ga.—Wilt con- zi. tinnetht practice in the counties of Bibb,Monroe, Pike, Crawford, Houston, Jones aud Twiggs. All business intrusted to Lis cure will meet with Jtrompt attention. .... Rulers to Messrs. Scott, Carhart A co.; Maj.Jame* Dean, Samuel J. Ray, George M. Logan slid John J. Bennett, Esqrs. Macoa. January, 1648.feb 1 24—tf s. & re. p. nALL, A ttorneys at law—Macon, Gat-Practice in Bibb, Monroe, Pike, Crawford, Twiggs, and Dooly counties; also in the Sepreme Court at Macon, Decatur. Talbotton and Americas. * tyofflec over Sautt, Cabort A Co. Macon. Nov. 14 12—8m W. T. * A. H. Colquitt, ATTORNIES AT LA IP—MACON, GA. 'IITIM, practice in Bibb end all the adjacent coup- Y Y ties. All b«siness entrusted to their care will Meet with prompt attention. fjeOlBce in tho Merchants Bank Buildings, Mul berry street, fortsoriy office Branch Bank Central Rnifr " " Brought to Jail. By Alexander McGregor, about the 1st Sept, a girlin' the name ol Rose, about 59 y ear* ofage. who say s the belongs to the estateof Bowers of Baldwin county that she *hss been manu mitted t aud that Jerry Stone ia her guardian. Her. owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay expenses, and take ber away, or tbe will be dealt with as tbe law direct*. WILLIS H. HUGHES, Jailor Bibb County. . Nov. 28th. 1848. Studs of the newest and latest fashions, for sale low by oct 34 B. L. BURNETT. ]WEW choice ladies Breast Pins, Ear Rings, Brace- 1N leu of the-latust New York fashions, very low by oct 34 B. L. BURNETT. I (t(J Sacks Alum salt, two bushels in each sack. A • ’»/ to arrive in a few days, and for aale bv Oct 17 J. SEYMOUR J1EATHERS fresh Tenuesse A Georgia Feathers of good quality, tor sale by oct 17 J. SEYMOUR. lent article for family use, for sale b; le ny .SEYMC 100 o EGS NaU *' for ,,le by J * 6BYM0Uli - 3 Pipes Holland Giu, “Vine Leaf’ “Medar Swan' and “Windmill'' brands, genuine importation, for sale by T. C. DEMPSEY, oct 31 weighing from one to two pounds, and bav from good authority that pieces have beou found weighing sixteen puunds, Indeed, I have heard of one specimen that weighed twenty-five pounds. There tire many men at the placer, who iu June last bad not oil?bundled dollars, now in posses sion of from five to twenty tbousaud dollars, which they made by digging gold and trading with the Indians. Several, I believe, have made more- A common calico shirt, or even a silver dollar, has been taken by an Indian for gold, with out regard to size; and a half to one onuce ol gold—say $8 to $16—.is now considered the price of a shirt, while from three to ten ounces is the price of a blanket. One hundred dollars a day for several days iu succession was considered a com mon remuneration for the labor of a gold digger, though a few work over a mouth at a time, as the futigue is very great. From July to October one- bulf oi the gold-huuters have been afflicted either itfa ague and fever or the intermittent fever, as cl twenty days absence from the placer during those mouths is necessary to escape these diseases.— There have not, however, beeu main fatal cases. Tbe gold is now sold, from the smallest imagina ry piece in size to pieces of one pouud iu weight, at $16 pe. troy ounce for all the purpose of com merce; but those who are under the necessity of raising com to pay duties to the govern meat are obliged to accept from $10 to $1 1 per ounce.— All the coin iu California is likely tu be locked up iu the custom-house, as the tariff of our Cou- gress is in force here ia regard tu tbe receipt of money. ‘ Could you know the value of tho Calfornia placer as I know it, ) ou would think you had been instrumental in obtaining a most splendid purchase for. our country, to put 1.0 oilier con struction ou tiie late treaty. “The placer is known to be two or three hundred miles Jong; and as discoveries nre constantly being made, it may prove 1,000 miles in ieugtli—in fact, it is, uot cuuntiug the i'ltermediate miles yet un explored. l’rom five to ten millions of gold must be our export this aud next year. How tuauv more years this state of things will continue, I cannot say. You may wonder why I continue my correspondence. 1 answer, from habit, aud your many remarks of tbe interest you take in my let ters.” IVAR DEPARTMENT. Montzrey?(C.-i!.,) Oct. 13, 184S. General—I arrived here ou the ISUt nil. from San Diego, and hare paid the four companies of the 1st New York regiuieut iu full, and they have all start ed for the gold mines. Three companies compos ing the command of Lieut. Col. Burton are uow here, aud will be mustered out to-day or to-mor row, and paid by Major Hill immediately, as the residents uro extremely anxious to get rid of them; they have the place in their power. Nearly all the tncu of company “F.” 3d artillery, have deserted. We have tho Ohio, Warren. Dale. Lexingtou cud Southampton in port; but they cannot land aeman, as they desert as soon as they set foot 011 shore. The only thing the ships could do in case of an out break, would be to fire upon the town. The vol unteers at Sqnla Barbara, Los Angelos, &c. behav ed very well—110 murmuring or difficulties of auy kind with them; they complained that they were uot allowed travelling allowance. The funds from Muzatlau have at last reached here; the amount is fiSO.QUO-. It arrived very op portunely, as we had expended uearly ali we bad. The amount is a great deal mure than will be re quired. as there are at present but two companies in California—oue of lstdragoous, the other of 3d artillery ; the latter reduced too mere skeleton, by desertion, and the former in n fair way to share the same fate. I should suppose $20.01)0- would he sufficient to pay the present force (provided the companies are filled up) for a year. Treasury notes are good for nothing; bills on the United States could uot be negotiated 011 any terms' Gold dust can bo purchased for eight or ten dol lars the ounce, aud it is said to be worth $18 in the United States; consequently, ull remittances are made iu it. Col. Mason, and mott of the army officers, ure at Fo{t Sutter.. Commodore Junes thinks it would be very ioiprudeut to bring the public funds ou shore, except iu such sums as may be required fur immediate use. He does uot like to leave a ship here, an account of the difficulty of keeping the men. brought out and the purchase of his two lots, he was worth thirty thoussud dollars. Lota bough: originally for $15 nre uow worth 5 or $6000: all of t ilia took place before the discovery of tbe mines. This gold-lias been assayed and found to be 23j carats fine—pure virgin gold. The largest piece found weighs25 pounds, in cue solid block; the next weighs 7 pounds, and su. on, down to fino black sand. Before I left Monterey, I saw Mr. who, came nut to this country in the store ship as pursur’s steward. He, with four others, went to tho iniues in April last, and in seventeen days, he says, tiie five dug out twenty thousand dollars worth, when he was tukcu sick, aud the copartner ship dissolved He liml fifteen thousand dollar* worth with him, and does uot iuteud to dig any more, but to trade iu goods. Clerks get eight dollars per day at tho mine", which are distant uot one hundred miles from Mun- terey. I yvill give you the pricesof different arti cles. Blankets have beeu sold for eighty to otto huudred dollars each; shoes one dollar per number. Large liapans, three ounces of gold. Sailor’s sheath knives, six to eight dollars. Revolvers six to eight oiiuces of gold, and I sawn mail who paid six huu dred doUara fur a barrel ol fionr. Liquors are very scarce and command the highest prices. , Shovels have sold (ortweuty dollars, and;/ic£* for ikosame. I was offered six ounces ‘('gold for my old cloak, which cost twenty-five dollars' and bar suffered six years of hard wear. Ail articles ot clothing sell well, and there are none in market. A cargo of Chius goods, realised $200,000 in one week at Suit Francisco^ Some ol'our officers bought this gold ol six,eight aud ten dollars per ounce, and on our arrival at Ma- zailuu, onlheSOth of N'ovetuber.solJ it lor sixteen dollars per ounce. YVe sail iu a few days for San Bias, on our way to the island. San Buas Nov. 24. We urrivodat this place to-day, aud shall remain until the first of December. A correspondent of the Herald days—> “I satv a man to-day malting purchases of dry goods, &c„ fur his family, lay on the counter a bag made of raw hide, well sewed up, containing oue huudred ounces. I observed, ‘That is a good way to pack gold dust.’ He very hmoceutly replied— ‘All the bags I brought down are that way ;.I liko tiie size !’ Fiv« stirli h.-tr* ?i» Ns»w York wohM The gold fever rages as hud as ever, and the quantity collepted has not diminished, but increas ed. Provisions, clothing, and ull the necessaries of life, are at most exorbitant prices. Livk'a was always expensive in this country, but now it puss- ull reason—aboard four dollars per day, washing five to six dollars per dozen. Merchants’ clerks are receiving from $1800 to $3003 per annum an nually! IVhut tiie government will do for civil officers. I do hot know. Salaries wiil have to cor respond with the times. Tiie pay of governors, judges, &c. as allowed in the United Stules, will hardly compare with that paid to salesmen and shop clerks here. I am, sir, respectfully, vonr obd’t serv’t. WILLIAM RICH, A. P. U. S. A. tho size !’ Five such bug* iu New York” would bring uear $10,000. This than, left bis family.lust August.” * * » • In this tough, but true, golden tale, you must uot imagine that all men arc equally successful. There are some who have done better;, even to 4,000 in a mouth; many $1,000 during the summer, aud others,, who refused to join.a company of gold washers who had a cheap made h'-achine, and re ceived one ounce per day, returned tu toe settle ments with uot a vest pocket full of gold. Soma left with ouly sufficient to purchase a horse and saddle, and pay the physiciun six ounces of gold for one ouut e uf quiume,calomel and jalap in pro, portion. Ait ouuce of gold for advice given, sit( ouncesu visit, brings the lever and ague tube ra ther nn expensive companion.. A well man has his proportionate heavy expenses, also, to reduce It is piles of bags of gold. Dry beef in tbe settle, tneuts at 4 cents per ll>. at tbe placer $1 to $2 pep lb.; salt beef and pork $5(1 to $J00 per bbl.; flour $30 to $75 per bb!.; coffee, sugar and rice 50c- to SI per lb. As washing is fifty cents to oue. dol- lui u garment, tuauy prefer throwing away their used up clothes to (laying tiie washerwoman; that is, if they intend returning to the settlements soon, where they can purchase more. As to shaving, I have never seen a man at the placer who had time to perform that operation They do not work on Suudays—only bt ut-ii up the tent, blow out the emery or fins black sand from the week’s work Horses that can travel only oue day, and from that to u week, are from $10(1 to $303. Freight charge Gen. N. Towauu, Fay master Geu. U. S. A. Wash- hy launch owners for three day’s run, $5 per bbl. iiigtou, D. C. « A <9 . v er> YV. C LOAKS! CLOAKS !!—The subscribers have on hand and are daily manufacturing, all kinds of Brought to Jail. A negro man by the name of BOSON, about . w . e 0 years of fge. five feet f* or 6 inches high of i Clonks, which they will sell at very low prices, .very dark complexion, says he belongs to i/oho J nov £8 J. E. SAULSBURY. Ward of Savannah, or J esse Mount living ueaj- J n AGG1NG, Rope and Twine. For sale by Savannah. Also a man by-the name of PETER, a- I I3 . j g RICHARDSON bout twenty-five or thirty years of age and says he wenty belongs to James Bond of Lee county. The ow ners of said uegrocs are requested to come forward prve they jan 23 Chairs. Bedsteads, Feather Beds'Hair C.it- ton and Moss Mattresses, or any other article of 1 property, pav chargee and take them away. Furniture made to order, and repairing in all its w jp (, e dealt with as the law directs. WILLIS H. HUGHES, branches, ilouo with neatness and despatch, by DLEY. WOOD ft BRA1 oct 10—8tf Jailor of Bibb co. SO FAS, Sofa Beds, Divaos, Tete- ’ a-tetecs, Ottomans, for sale low by WOOD ft BRADLEY. jan S3 _ ting ant Chairs of Rosewood, Mahogany, Walnut, Ma ple and Oak. a great variety of styles, for sale by’ WOOD ft BRADLEY. * jan S3 Piano for - sale, A very good second-hand Piano, but little worn, from the celebrated Msnu- lactory of Cbickering, will be told low, II applied tor soon. WOOD ft BRADLEY, jau 23 23—5t I Read ft Bonking Company. fob 22 27—tf Seaward & I.ovc, A TTORNEYS AT LAW—TnoKAsYtct-x. Thora- ascounty.Ga.—Will practice in the Courts of the Southern Circuit; in tho couuties of Baker and Decatur of the Southwestern Circuit, »nd the adjoin ing counties of Florida. . June 27 < 5 ~>y Wheaton *v Davies, A ttorneys at law—tho**svh**, Tho» as coanty, Ga.-WUi practice in the Courts of the Southern Circuit; in rite counties of Baker and Decatur of the Soothweatera Circuit, and the adjoin tog counties of Florida. foo*27 <5—’y instruction on the Piano. I The undersigned grateful for the pat- muage be liqa received since his settle ment in Macon, renews the tender of j Brought to Jail, On tbe 9tb ipst, by Geo. W. Seymour, a ne gro man by tbe name of Kit, about twenty-five or six years of age. Kit ia about 5 ft. 6 or‘in ches high, of very dark complexion, and says he belongs to Edwd, Ma'sser, of Wilcox county, Als. The owner of said boy is requested to come forward, f trove property, pay charges, and take him away, or, ie will be dealt with aa the tew directs. Macon, Jan. 1849. WILLIS H- HUGHES. Jailer, of Bibb County- oct31’ Cotton Avenue. T EN hhds Molasses and N O Syrup. J. 8. RICHARDSON, ~ _ For sale by Cotton Avenue. 200 Sacks Sal'. For sale b; J. S. RICHARDSON, Cotton Avenue. i)l\ (inn Choice Havana Segart, Eficacia, Rio Hondo. Esmeralda, Dianua and other brands. Jurt received by T. C. DEMPSEY, dec 19 Stop the Kunaivs*)’. Runaway from tbb subscriber, living in Hoos ton county, on tbe 2d iust. a negro man by tho name of JEFFERSON. Jefieraon is forty or • forty-five yean old. light brown complexion and very intelligent. He can rend and write, and will doubtless attempt to pass himself off aa a freeman,' He was formerly a Patnoon on the Ormulgee River, ubt and will tto doubt make liis way to Darien, Savan- his services to his frieuds and tbe public Price of | nah or Charleston. A liberal reward will be paid for instruction$13per quarter, (thirty lessons.) Rooms hisspprehensiouanddeliveiytome.orbijcoafinement Of | Quarter casks low priced Wines. Madeira, OU sweet Mslags and Port. For sale by dec 19 . T. C. DEMPSEY. J UST received, a lot of fine French and American Calfskin. Also, inlng and binding skins. Oak and Hemlock soic-leatber, all of which will be sold at tbe lowest possible price by dec 19 MIX & KIRTLAND. f USTreceived men’s aqd boys’ coarse shoe Lasts, also, Gentlemen’s fi ' aud for sale by dec 19 fine boot Lasts, a fine article, MIX ft KIRTLAND. over the store of Messrs. Strong ft Wood, on Second street. W- J. WOOD. N. B.—Piannos tuned and put in the best of order. Calls ia the city or neighboring counties will be promptly attended to, W. J. W. nov 14 ’ 13—4m Platt* Spicer. A ttorneys at law—Albanygs.—wiii practice in the counties of Macon, Dooly, Sum ter, Lee. Randolph, Early Baker and Decatur, of the Soath-western, and Laurens, Pulaski, Irwin, Thomas and Lowndes of tbe Southern circuit. All business cutreatod to their care, will meet with prompt atten tien. E. H. PLAIT, e T. C. SPICER. June 27 45—ly John It. Hays, A TTORXEAY AT LAW—Bsinbriooe, Decatur county, G.—Practice* in the Southwestern Cir cuit, and in Thomas and Lowndes of the Southern Circuit. jane 27 45—ly Phillips * strong, A TTORNEYS AT LAW, La Fayeue. Alabama. WiU practice iu the Counties of Chambers, Tal lapoosa, Randolph and Russell. References.—James Gardner, Esq.. Augusta, Ga., Hon. M. H. McAllister. Savannah. Samuel J. Ray. Esq. Macoa. Ridgeway ft Gunby, Columbus. Solomon Levy, Now Orleans, Col. Jno. A. Cutbbert, Mobile. M'Cormick ft Briuen. Montgomery. Jan id 2 Siik’nr Coffee, *e. QETHHIDS. St Croix, P. 1L Muscovado and N Orleans Sugar. 20 hhde. Crashed. Powdered and Loaf Sugars 40 do Refined Coffee Sugars 380 bigs Rio Coffee 10 do Java 10 caseg Tea, (some veiy fine.) . . 30 bbls, Prime Country Flour. For sale by GRAVE sept 5 GRAVES. WOOD ft CO. Tobacco, Nil tiff. Ac. 1 Xfk BOXES Tobacco, various brands, Xvv 1 Bbl, Maccoboy Snuff, 1 do Scotrh do. 2 do Mrs. Miller’s fine Cut Tobacco. For sale pheapby GRAVES, WOOD ft CO. Sept 5 ^ ILVKR and Plated Ware,Castors, Cake Baskc - — .Basnets. Trays. Ctn llesticki, and a fine assortment of I f’srd Cases, combs, Buckles, slides and Head Orna- 'tocntsoftiie late.t styles. Also, a great voriety of j i -ncy artidet, both pretty and useful, for .ale low'by B. L BURNETT. •3*1 Cettcn Art/ruc, Macer, Ga Jaclpon Female Academy. rflRE Trustees of ibis institution, take pleasure in JL informing its patrons, and the friends of Litera ture generally, that they have secured tbe aervice* of Mr. Hilt*si Cl.uk and L*dy. (formerly Mrs. A- L. Hammond.) to take charge of the above Institution for tbe year 1849. Tapir manner of instruction, we consider very supe rior, and having visited moat of the popular Feipale Institutions at the North during tint past summer and present Fall, will be prepared to gire additional inter est to the School. We feel confident that those who may patronize die School, will be imply compensated in having the minds of their daughters aud wards, am ply stored with uaeful knowledge. Our building ia large and commodious, our Vdl*5 e decidedly healthy and the moral influence aalutaty. We trust our Female Istitution ere long, will be reckoned second to none in the State. Board can be had. in good familiea, in the Village on reasonable terms. PRICES OF TUITION. Primary branches, including, spelling, reading, writing.P.Pariey’sGeograpbyandnidimenU of Arithmetic—scholastic year of 44 weeks.. $16 00 Common branches, including grimmer, arithme tic and composition MOO High English brandies 30 00 French Language, - J® {*? Drawing and Painting watereolora. 0 00 Transparent Oil do. materials furnished,-prqr. 8 00 Wax Flowers, “ " .. . " . 5 «0 The School will commence on tbe third Monday tu January next. The examination will take place at the end of the third quarter. • WM. R- BANKSTON. Secretary to the Board of Trustees. Jackson, Butts Co., Oct. 17, H48. oct44 10 18t in any Jail so that I get him again. Any information respecting aaid boy, wiil be thankfully received, and can be addressed to tbe undersigned at Busbyville, P. O. Houston county, Ga. JACOB W. BASON- jan 17 22 Ilciul Ouarters. Georgia, MILLRDGEVILLE. Nov. 29tb, 1848. T O tie Colonel* nr Commandants of Regiments comprising the 5th Division, Georgia Militia- Whereas, a vacaosy has occurred in the 5th Divis ion, Georgia Militia. Cy the resignation of Major Gen eral John W. Barney, Now, i« order that said vacancy may be filled, and in pursuance of law, I have thought proper to issue thi*my Proclamation, hereby ordering you the said Colonel* or Commandants of Rcgiraents. to caoso an election to be held on Tuesday the 6th day of Febru ary next, at the several places of holding elections for motflhersof the General Assembly, giving due notice thereof fur the election of a Major General, to fill the vacancy aforeiaid. And I do further order that the re turns (jj said elect!:hi le made to Head anarters in the time prescribed by tew. JOHN T. SMITH. Aid dc Camp. hjp“The Division is composed of the counties of Butts, Fayeue. Henry, Jasper and Jones, dec 5 16 ~ 101 . =T5 Boxes croc's. SOT 31 cd Halibut. Fcrjaleby J. SEYMOUR. Stoves, Tin-ware, Household Ar ticles and Hardware. W M. H. BRAY ft CO. having removed to the (tore formerly Occupied by Pibsls ft Bray, would invite tho attention of their customers and the public generally, to tbeir new and extensive stock, consisting of Cookinc; Stoves of tho most approved patterns, also Air-Tight, Parlor and Box Stoves of evety description, Hollow-ware, brass Kettles, Japan ned ware. Lamps. Britannia and planished Ware, tinned and entmelletLiauce Pans and preserve Ket tles. a general assortment of Hardware, Carpenter’* Tools, Building Materials, table and pocket Cutlery, Brass Andirons. Fire Dogs, shovels and tongs, water, waffle and smoothing Irons, wire Fepdcrs, Tea Trays and Watters, bell trimmings. Gridirons, feather and hair dusters, all kinds wooden ware, bird cages.— House keeper! are particularly invited to give us a call. Tbe aabicribers are also extensively engaged in the manufactory of Tin Ware, where they are prepared to sell at wholesale or retail, cheaper than any other establishment iu tbe State. We are also prepared to do all kinds of Copper work. Biasing and Factory work of everv description, also particular attention paid to Roofing and setting Gutters and Conductors to boildings. whether in the city or country. Mr. Mo- Elroy will give bis whole attention to the manufac turing part of the business, and will see that all work thatcomee under bit earo is execotcn with neatness and at ffie shortest notice. Wholesale dealers in Tin Ware will do well to give os a call before purchasing elsewhere, as we have determined to suit the prices of our goods to the present low prices of Cotton. WILLIAM H. BRAY. WILLIAM J. McELROY, Cotton Avenno. opposUe Mix ft Rutland's shop store, Jan 9 21—tm P H. Godard ft Co superior old Cognac Brandy and Harris ft Son’s celebrated Port Wine, a fa w qr. casks. Just received by T. C. DEMPSEY, dec 19 C LOTHS and Castitneres— Fine and caper. West of England and French Cloths and Cassimers of the best qualities offered in the market. For sale by nov 21 LOGAN ft ATKINSON. HIRTS—A fresh supply of fashionable Shirt*, for sale by J. E. SAULSBURY. S HOES, Hats, Crockety,Blankets, Backets,Tubs, and Dry Goods,ftc. At-, on hand and for srle by oct 31 J. S. RICHARDSON. Cotton Avenge (gUPERFINE Floor in barrels and sacks. For sale by nov SI J. SEYMOUR. r(j Bugs Rio and Laguira Coffee. For sale by t»U J. S. RICHARDSON. Cotton Avenue. Vests g UP. blkeaasimere, black satin^ and fancy jilkV«* ts now opening by nov 38 J. ft E. SAULSBURY. Busiatess Coats. B LANKETS, cusimerc and Tweed*. For sale by nov 28 J. ft E. SAULSBURY j fancy tweed, cars Pants. Black cass Pints Silk Val encia vests, just received, by J. E. SAULSBURY. oct 10 8 S ELLING—A lot of Merino, Cashmeres, Brocba and silk Shawls, at half New York coat, nov 28 G. W. WOODRUFF, P ROVISIONS—Bacon, Lard, Meal and Floor,on hand and for sale by oct 31 J. S. RICHARDSON, Cotton Avenue. Paints and Oils. N UMBER I While Lead; Extra and pure do do Red Lead, Black do.; Chrome Green, do Yellow; 10x12, 12x14, 13x16, 12x18 Glsss ; Putty. Chalk and Whiting. Broshe. Linsead Oil. Sperm Off, Elephant. Oil, Bleached Oil, Train Oil- Turpentine and Vami shes- Now in Store, and fer sale try > shea aept 5 GRAVES. WOOD ft CO. Blenched and Domestic Goods- BALES 4-4 and 5-4 Brown Sheeting esiU 30 do 3-4 fine and heavy Brown Shirtings £5 do Osnaburn, medium and heavy 3 do Nankin Oznaburps 2 do Shetncket Stripe Drills 5 do Tickings 2 Cases Checks and Plaids 10 do 7-8 4-4, 5-4,and 6-4 Bleached Goods 1 do Bleached Drill* 2 do Brown Now inStore and forjiaieby , aug 29 GRA\ Ea WOOD — CO. fflorrison’s Universal Medicines, JpORsaleat THOS. GIBSON’S (an Opposite the Floyd House. O FFERING—A lot of Cashmeres, De Lames, Al- apacas, Mbrinos, Bombosins and Shallys at vdry low prices. Q. W. WOODRUFF. Ale and Cider. R OBERT JOHNSON’S Albany Cream Ale and Baker’s celebrated Champagne Cider. A fresh supply received weekly, and for salo by tho under- si-"ned agents in Mscon. nov 21 14—3m GAVAN * MAGURTY. • Notice. D RS. STROHECKER ft GILBERT having this day formed a Copartnership in the practice of Medicine and Surgery, offer their services to tbe citi zens ofMacon and vicinity. C5?*01Bcc at tie Drugstore of J. C. Gilbert ft Co. jut 9 F jan IS JPotn>D, IRSTsort. Prigjtjy sad Apothecaries. Black BarcKcs and Fringes. CT PIECES Black Bareges. 5 do Silk Warp Alpacca tJ 5 do do SUk Fringes Thread Edgings and Laces ; Mnslin Edgings Queen’s do do do Inserting* Tapes, Bobbins, Thread, Buttons, «fcc. Jest received by GRAVES, WOOD ft C6. ta; 29 J .'(j Bbls Champagne Cider, for ai!e by dsc!9 T. C. EEMFSEY. NAVY DEPARTMENT. Extract of a letter No, 34, Oct. 25, 1848. from Commodore Jones to the Honorable Secretary of the Navy. “Nothing, sir, can ezeeed the deplorable state of tbiug* ia all Upper California at this time, growing out of the maddening effects of the gold mania. X am sorry to say that even iu this squad ron some of the officers are a little tainted, and have manifested restlessness under moderate re strictions imperiously demanded by the exigen cies or tbe times, as you will perceive by the en closed paper, addressed to three of the lieuten ants. I am. however, happy to say that I have not been disappointed in iho good effects of the means employed to prevent desertion, and to maiutain order in the squadron, as but one deser tion lias taken place since the ruth of eight from this sjiip on the evening of the 18th inst.; and that the views and opinions of the few officers who were skeptical as to the right or efficacy of the menus employed to prevent offences and to pun ish crime have undergone a most favorable change, whereby I shall be enabled to ke’ep on this coast until tbe whirlwind of anarchy and confusion con founded is superseded by the establishment of some legal government potent enough to enforce tew and to protect life and property, which nt this time ia in great jeopardy everywhere outside our bulwarks.” [No. 35 ] Flag Ship Ohio, ) Bay of Monterey, Nov. J, 1848. J Sir: By Lieutenant Lanmati, who left here nn the 26th tilt., in tbe ship “Izaak Walton,” forlhe coast of Fern, where lie expected to iutercept tbe Panama steamers, 1 forwarded several communi cations acquainting you with my movements up to that date, which I hope you will receive early, and that they may prove satisfactory. Tha enclosed extract from my last letter f{No. 34) will convey the unpleasuut tidings of the ut- .changed to Yankees in California ter prostration of all tew and order iu our Calilor- _ Navy officers, with the exception of the nia possessions, brought about by tbe extraordi nary developments of gold iu this vicinity. The Courier has letters of October 20'b and No vember 17(h—the tetter from nn officer of the na vy—from which we make somo extracts, as fol lows : Moktikkt. (Cab.) Oct. 20, 1848. The Pacific squadron has arrived at this place from Lower California, cent! fig in from day to day, from the 1th until the 18th inst. Tiie ships now here are the Ohio, Dale, Warren, Lexington, nod Southampton. Tho St. Marys is expected hourly from the United States. The New Ilork volunteers have been mustered out of service, and many of them are at the pla cer. Here, nt San Francisco, and in fact throughout ail Upper California, gold, gold, gold, is the cry Fortunes nre made, squandered und recaptured. Every bedy is goiug to the placer, is there, or has been there. Even tbe Governor could not resist rnuking another visit to that region, aud he has now removed his headquarters thither. Desertions from the fort and ships, of course, occur frequently, and the master of 11 merchantman now in port offers one hundred dollars a month for seutr.eii to curry his ship to Callao, but has been unable to ship any even ut that price. Between 2b and 3(1 ships ate lying at San Francisco, without the slightest pros pect of obtaining crews. Commodore, Jones, with a numerous suite, was to take his departure for the miuesyesterday. The object of his visit it is impossible to. imagine.— however, in consequence of the numerous deser tions iu the squadron, he seat a party, but remain ed here himself. You can form no conception of the state of af fairs here. I do believe, in my soul, every boty has run mad—stark, staring mod. Officers of the army have so far forgotten their dienity us to com mence a system of speculation. Upon the road to j the placer, wagons, with the braud U. 8. upon them, may be seen travelling at a brisk rate, and surrounded by parties of gentlemen iu high spir its, mounted on fine horses und strong mules. 6otue of which are also branded us above, all taking a northw aid course. In these wagouaare—visible— saddle-bags, and pots, Letlles, ami other camp equipage; hat if one conhl hove a close examina tion, he would find, nicely stowed away under neath all these, goods ior barter.- What I tell you is the truth, aud you need not be surprised at nil tins, lor, as I before said, every body Is mad. Talk of March hares—nonsense—the similitude must be I have the honor to be ytrar obedient servant, .THOS AP C. JONES. Commander-iu-Chief L. S. naval forces, Pacific Ocean. Hon, J oh tv Y. Mason, Secretary oi tho Navy. [No, 36 ] Flag Ship Ohio, ) Bay of Monterey, Nov. 2, 1848- ) Sir: In my letter No. 21." from La l’az, 1 re commended tbe retention ou the coast of all cruis- iug ships of the specific squadron, and pointed out how they could be kept iu repair and mnmied without returning round Cape Horn to tbe Atlan tic States. When that recommendation was made, 1 bad uo conception of the state of things in Upper California. For tfae present, and I fear for years to come, it will be impossible for the United States to maintain auy naval or military establish ment in California; as at present no hope of re ward nor fear of punisbmeut ia sufficient to make binding any contract betweeu mau aud ttifhi up on tbe soil of California. To send troops out hero would be needless, for they would immedtately desert, To efoiw w'Jjat chance there is for appre hending deserters, I encluso bu advertisement which has been widely circulated for a fortnight, hut v/ilbout bringing iu u siugie deserter. Among the deserters from llje squadron are some of the best petty officers and seamen, having but a few months to serve, aud large balances due them, amounting iu tbe aggregate to over ten thousand dollars. * % # . * • * There is a great deficiency of coin in the conn- try, and especially in the mines; the traders, by taking advautage of the pressing necessity of tiie digger, not unfreqnently compelling him to sell his onuce of good gold for a silver dollar; and it has beeu brought under like circumstances, for fifty cents, of Indians. To this state of depen dence laboring miners are now subjected, und must ho uutil coin is more abundant. Disease— congestive and iulerinitteut fever—is making great havoc aiming the diggers, as they ure almost des titute of fowl and raiment, at,J, for the most part, without houses of any kind to protect thorn iiom the inclement season now nt bund, The commerce of this cuast may be said to be cot off by Uesertjoo. N» suoner does a merchant ship arrive in any of the ports of California, than all hands leave her: in some instances captain, reel and all. A: this m-naent, thufp are b‘.;uai- choaen ban 1 spoken of above, are obliged to look on at all this from their floating prisous. and no ship will leave tho coast until tho return of this party from the arduous aervice upon which they are now en gaged. Meanwhile meu sre deserting, anti officers threatened with courts martial, for allowing what it is utterly impossible to prevent, viz—poo/ sail ors and marines to be as much excited and carried away as the two chief functionaries out here, and most of their subordinates. It can hardly bo ex ited that a man will work for ten or twelve dol- Wagbners charge $50 to $100 per load, 20 to 5Q tiiiiea on goorj roads. Corn, Ixarty, peas, aud beans $10 a bushel. Common pistols any price, powder anti lead very dear. • I know a physicia who, in San Francisco, pur chased a common made gold washer at 20 or $80, made of 70 or 80 feet of boards. At a great ex pense he boated it np to the first lauding on the Sacrameuto, und (here met a wagoner bound to one of the diggings with an empty wagon, distant about 50 miles. The wagoner' would uot lake up tho machine under $100. Tho doctor had to con sent, and (tide his time. June passed over rich in gold; all on the creek did wonders, when tho wagoner fell eick, called on his friend the doctor, whose tent was in sight; the doctor came, but would not administer the first dose under the old -tint of $100, wl)icn was agreed to, under a provi-* so that the following dose should be furnished more moderate. When n Iran’s time is worth $100 per dry tu use a spade and tin pan, neither doctors or : wagoners cau think rniicli of a pound of gold, aud you mav suppose merchants, traders and pedlers a-e uot slow to make their fortunes in these gol den times. * * « * “Col. Stevenson’s regiment is disbanded; 99 out of nu hundred of-whom have also gone‘pros pecting-’ including tbe Colonel, who arrived iu Monterey last month from his la.l post, and was met by h:- rnen ut the edge of tho town to escort and cheer him iuto town. The Captains, See. have bought up country carts and oxen, turned drivers, and gone to tho placer. Our worthy Governor. C.douelof 1st Dragoons, &c., haviug pleuly of’ carts, wagons, borres and mules, witji n few regu lars left, lias ul.o gone. Commodore Joues, late ly arrived in Monterey, supposed it to be the ca pital, heudquarters, v Vc., lint found net even :ha Governor kit! Where headquarters-is, may bo uncertain—whether iu Monterey, Sutter’s Fort, or in a four mule wagon, travelling over the gold re gion.” peel late From tic Mobile Register ilith iust- III5T0RT CoRRicriD.—Among the guests at the Bar dinner ou Saturday night, was Col. Braxton Bragg, whose set vices on the field of Buena Vista, aud in other Mexican battles, b .vs won him so much renown. On being toasted, the Col. mado a neat reply, in which he touk occasion to speak mod estly Ol his own individual claims, and eulogized iu the highest terms, the materials of the army, >ho tauk and file, by whom our battles are won, for which tiu-ir lenders carry off’ so exclusively tho whole of tiie glory. In the course of these remarks, Ool. Bragg cor rected the popular story, w’hicli associated his U'tmesomuch with the political campaign of last summer, during which he figured iu so many pic tures with a scroll, upon which was painted tho celebrated order said to have been given- him by Gen. Tuylor at Buena Vista—“A little more grape, Capt, Bragg.” Tbe Col. stated this is a luncy sketch altogether—uo such occurrence took place on the Ce d of buttle, and the first be heard of this Is mens order, was by uewspapers from the United States. He added, that many events, and ranch reputa- n month, when a certain fortune is ..latest | ItoO.fsthey exist it. the popular mind here had within his grasp. The Lexington (store-ship) will leave here in n few days for San Francisco, to take in gold, (ouly think of that.’) whence she will proceed to the Sandwich Islands, anil from there to the United States via Valparaiso and Uio Janeiro. Wlmt is tho destination of the rest jif the squadron the hind-lubbers have tint learned, lint I heard a ru- I e---—-~.~-.-~j -yy. ^ -000000,,- mor that another ship wnnM sail for home ou the j g er, , r ?“ ! ho “°‘, b,t “ ja 01 . G-uera.’s or from any first of January, taking the route of tho Lexiug- ! combination ol the army, in favor 01 t.10 advuuce- top. I have nlso umieifotowl that tbe Commodore n ? c :J t °^ au y | jjtolency or to supreme bones to obtain permission to return homo iu the ! c J v ‘l power. Ho uistunced Iho iuto 1 resideulial Ohio, by way uf the East Indies. This ia all, pro. ! "J 01 *’ “ 'y h ! cU ,h * ar, “7 w “ ne * rl Y di vided crews be Jeff for tf»o ships. ! to ,bel ^ P le ”'lecttoo*, between the coro- * ■ minding general and a civ.llmn, and thgt on party no other origin than this same iuventive faculty of tho press and its correspondents. We arc uot repeating Col. Bragg's speech, only referring to its substance, and we mii.t add, that ho touk tiie opportunity of showing the absur dity nf the clamor, raised in this country about the danger to oar republic from u standing army.— He gave some good reasons why there was no dan- U, S. ship Dali, ) At anchor off San Joseph, > Lower California. Nov. 17, 1848. ) Onr stny at Mopterey wus short, but I remained grounds; and added, ns proof uf the distinction observed in the army between military and civil affairs, that General Soott, whom ho described ia warm terms as a military commander of the inch- V/ tl 1 ovriy salt iTitit'SvtL v us tics ailtlt t, t/tl. A I vUi*i<lluU I * I 1 I , , r. v there sufficiently long to get all the news. Upper j f, st had no popqianty as u candidate for the California is, at the present time, in an extraordiu ! 1 resiliency, while three fourths of the army would arv state of excitement, and every body is making *'”*£>*» bet,,l .° al ‘ Iuoa el - u . »** he*d a great u fortune “baud over fist,” as the siilors say. j Wb aty enterprise. . More than five thousand persons are said to been- i These remarks were heard with attention and gaged digging at this time, nod they daily receive j we gallant speaker warmly upplau<t«l, large accessions of numbers. Every thing in tbe - 1 * 1 n 'ster period in tho evening. Colonel Bragg shupe of goods and provisions cnttimtnds the high- w* 1 ’ ogam ca.ied forth as we are foul, and f a '° est prices at the miues, payable in gold, which bus ! »” me . Ver y inforestiug details of the campaign m beeu Bold at tbe mines for five dollars per ounce, ; Mexictf purtictmirly ot the battle ol f.tuxa . tola. troy weight, and iu some cases for eveu less. At j ’ " San Francisco andMonterey it sells for hum ten to | O’Brisn. Mkaoheu, &c.—Private letters just twelve dollars f time before c with two!* tsco andMonterey it sells lor Ironi ten to | O Bares, Mkaoheu. arc.—private letters just liters iu trade. A vessel sailed tt short I received froindreland. state tbot Smith O’Brien, re onr arrival at Monterey for MaZfttfan, I Meagher, McMcausatnl O’Dounbne, and the ntber ve hundred pound< of this gold, which I > political prisoners in Richmond prison, are tu eX- mr arrival here sold for $L6 per ounce, cedent health and spirits, per.-ally resigned to is weight, canthitv. aud ready for any late that may await found on oar arrival here Bold for $16 peronnee, avoirdupois weight. Tho gentleman who owttes this gold came out to this country in J.iuuary, 1817, in one of tho store thins chartered iff Boston tu bring out provisions for tbe squadruu. He brought out with bho be tween four und five thousand dollars worth of goods, which he bought at auction fora venture. Ha located in Sutt !• rau :i.-cc er. 1; t August of tha same year hr to!_j utt that, with the goods bs ceUent health-'foil *P captivity, und ready fo them. The four geutlemeu in m i tier oa Christinas day to their fel or i'ofirti-s.. y ' -It; me . i: el mi drili-.-d—or rather ttyi.it: test!'tiles h ivo not bee i ir-d i Journal, or the other fo.-br i: tbb Irish metropolis, but may hi po passed off with “uansual hilarity. e.l to await gave a din- - -J ■

Georgia Historic Newspapers

Georgia telegraph. (Macon, Ga.) 1844-1858, February 06, 1849, Image 1